‘Charles Robert Darwin’, The Graphic, (29th April, 1882)

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‘Charles Robert Darwin’, The Graphic, (29th April, 1882)

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On his death in 1882 Darwin was celebrated as something of a national hero. Although often controversial, he was “one of the greatest naturalists of his time”. Darwin’s correspondence is key to understanding how he achieved this status. The letters reveal that - alongside a brilliant mind and set of original ideas – collaboration and a carefully considered editing process were crucial in constructing the great man of science.